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R118 MBC

1998 Kia Mentor Glx

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,402 mi
Last recorded84,402 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Kia Mentor Glx64,290 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 MBC
MakeKia
ModelMentor Glx
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 84,402 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 84,402 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2006 60,757 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 58,277 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Mentor Glx?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 307 vehicles.

59.0%
Pass Rate
5,985
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 349
constant velocity joint gaiter split 159
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 123
Direction indicator incorrect colour 99
Stop lamp not working 91
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R118 MBC is a 1998 Kia Mentor Glx in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Kia Mentor Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 64,290 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Mentor Glx fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R118 MBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Mentor Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Kia Mentor Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R118 MBC registered?

R118 MBC is a 1998 Kia Mentor Glx, first registered on 16 May 1998.

Is R118 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 MBC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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